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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,354.47, 293,049.22 and 116,861.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,354.47, 293,049.22 and 116,861.17 is: 161,268.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,354.47 : 293,049.22 = 116,861.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,354.47/293,049.22 = 116,861.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,354.47x = 293,049.22 × 116,861.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,354.47x = 34,246,074,716.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,246,074,716.79/212,354.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,268.44

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